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Principal's Message

We welcome you and your family to the 2026-2027 school year! I am honored to join this community and have the opportunity to work alongside each of you as your new principal. This year promises to be full of engaging activities, new challenges, and memorable moments. We are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where every student can thrive. As we begin this journey together, we want to emphasize the importance of our partnership. Your involvement and support are crucial to your child's success. I am confident that by working as a team, we can make this a successful and rewarding year for your child.
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No School -Labor Day

🗓️ Heads up, Mission CISD! There will be no school for students or staff on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

Enjoy the long weekend! We’ll see everyone back in class on Tuesday, September 8!
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Progress Report Night

📚 Progress Report Night is almost here!

Mission CISD families, this is your chance to check in on your child’s academic growth and partner with teachers to support their success.

🗓️ Elementary Schools: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
🗓️ Junior High: Thursday, September 3, 2026

Let’s work together to help every student reach their full potential! 🌟
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Wonderful Citrus 5th Annual Run for Autism

🍕 Your Mission CISD campus could win a pizza party for the entire school! The campus with the MOST registrations for the Wonderful Citrus 5th Annual Run for Autism will win a campus-wide pizza party. 🎉

Register by August 31 to guarantee your event shirt. Every dollar raised directly benefits our Special Education students and the programs that support them.

Sign Up Today: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Edinburg/ThAnnualWonderfulCitrusRunForAutism5KRun
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

🎗️ Go Gold for Fridays! 🎗️

All students and staff are encouraged to wear gold every Friday in September to support the brave children battling cancer and their families. Together, we can raise awareness and inspire hope! 💛
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Attendance Matters

❤️ September is Attendance Awareness Month! ❤️

All students and staff are encouraged to wear red every Tuesday and remember: showing up today leads to success tomorrow! 📚⭐
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College Gear Thursdays

🎓 College Gear Thursdays! 🎓

All students and staff are encouraged to wear their favorite university T-shirt every Thursday and show off your college pride! Your future starts now! 🌟
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Maroon Out for the Battle of Conway!

🦅 MAROON OUT! ❤️🤍

Waitz Eagles, it’s time to SHOW UP & SHOW OUT! 📣🔥 Wear your MAROON this Friday and help us cheer on the Mission Eagles at the Battle of Conway! 🏈🦅

❤️ Wear maroon.
📣 Be loud.
🦅 Be proud.

EAGLES SUPPORT EAGLES! 💪❤️
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Future Eagles Fun Run

🦅🏃‍♂️ FUTURE EAGLES, IT’S YOUR TIME TO SOAR!🏃‍♀️🦅

Calling all Future Eagles in grades K–6! 🎉 Join Mission High School for our Annual Fun Run and experience the excitement of running through the football tunnel during halftime! 🏈🔥

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ Report Time: 7:00 PM
💰 Cost: $20
📆 Register by September 14, 2026
Your registration includes:
👕 Future Eagle T-Shirt
💧 Water Bottle
🎟️ Game Ticket
🏈 An unforgettable experience on the field!

Don’t miss your chance to RUN, HAVE FUN & SOAR WITH PRIDE!🦅❤️

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
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MCISD Parent Meeting

📣 You’re invited! Join us for our upcoming Mission CISD District Parent Meeting. Families are welcome to attend in person or join us live via Microsoft Teams.

🗓️ Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⏰ 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
📍 Mission CISD Annex – Staff Development Room
925 E. 9th St., Mission, TX 78572
💻 Join via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/273698687927015?p=ZN3v9bl169skY5Pd8W

We invite our Mission CISD families to join us, stay informed, and be part of the conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Eagle Cafe Lunch Week for August

🍎 August Eagle Café! 🥛

🥪 Waitz families, we invite you to join your student for lunch during our first Eagle Café of the school year!

🗓️ Please check the flyer for your student’s scheduled day and time, and be sure to read over the important guidelines before your visit to help us make Eagle Café a great experience for everyone.

We can’t wait to welcome our Eagle families! 🦅✨
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